4,28?2,34?6,40?43,47?9,52,54,55,58?2] and one used the awake-awake-awake (AAA) technique [33]. Of note, Souter et

4,28?2,34?6,40?43,47?9,52,54,55,58?2] and one used the awake-awake-awake (AAA) BMS-986020 dose technique [33]. Of note, Souter et al. have used the SAS as well as the MAC technique in their patients [60].Synthesis of resultsGeneral considerations for AC are provided in the S2 File. SAS–asleep-awake-asleep technique. The protocols of the nineteen identified articles [20?3,25?7,37?9,44?6,50,51,53,56,57,60], reporting the SA(S) technique, showed a huge variability in the anaesthesia conduction, but all kinds of this technique were feasible and safe for the patients. A total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) with propofol and remifentanil or fentanyl for the first asleep phase was used in fourteen trials [20?3,26,27,37,39,44?6,51,56,60].PLOS ONE | DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0156448 May 26,6 /Table 1. Study characteristics.Recruitment period Different AC groups? Aim /endpoint NK Conscious sedation during AC using “ketofol” infusion mixture in 1:1 ratio was safe and efficient with minor haemodynamic and respiratory events and rapid smooth recovery profile. AC is a relatively safe procedure with minimal morbidity and does not require a sophisticated technology. Compared to GA, Bayer 41-4109 dose tumour excision in eloquent areas is safer with AC. Gross total resection was achieved in 66 and only one patient experienced permanent neurological dysfunction postoperatively. AC was well tolerated and implied several advantages. AC was well tolerated with low pain and anxiety levels. Female and younger patients experience higher anxiety levels. Discomfort resulted from head fixation or positioning on the operating table. Broca area was identified in 15 patients, in all cases by counting arrest and in 12 cases by naming arrest. This approach allows a systematic evaluation of language function status during AC, even when a neuropsychologist or speech therapist is not involved in the operation crew. AC was performed safely and reliable without ECoG. There was a low rate of intraoperative seizures, even in patients with intractable seizure history. In all 17 patients the naso-pharyngeal tube was easy to place and well tolerated. During the awake period no excess sedation, lack of cooperation, or hypoxia was recorded. To describe the experience in 67 consecutive ACs for the excision of tumours located in or around eloquent areas, regarding intraoperative and postoperative deficits. AC with electro cortical stimulation for eloquent area tumours enables removal of a large tumour volume with good functional outcome. There were no anaesthesiological complications and intraoperative seizures were successfully ceased with cold saline irrigation and anticonvulsants. To elucidate the efficacy and safety of a mixture of lidocaine and ropivacaine for scalp nerve block. Mixture of lidocaine and ropivacaine for scalp nerve blocks in AC is safe and effective. Despite large amounts of the two administered local anaesthetics, the blood level remained under half of the known toxic level for both of them. No To assess if BIS monitoring shortens patient awakening and predicts recovery of consciousness in order to establish reliable brain mapping. Higher BIS values are associated with shorter awakening times during asleep-awake craniotomies. The return of BIS values to pre-induction values was associated with patient capability to perform intraoperative language testing. 28 No To evaluate the clinical efficiency of a mixture of ketamine and propofol called “ketofol”based sedation procedure for AC. Sample S.4,28?2,34?6,40?43,47?9,52,54,55,58?2] and one used the awake-awake-awake (AAA) technique [33]. Of note, Souter et al. have used the SAS as well as the MAC technique in their patients [60].Synthesis of resultsGeneral considerations for AC are provided in the S2 File. SAS–asleep-awake-asleep technique. The protocols of the nineteen identified articles [20?3,25?7,37?9,44?6,50,51,53,56,57,60], reporting the SA(S) technique, showed a huge variability in the anaesthesia conduction, but all kinds of this technique were feasible and safe for the patients. A total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) with propofol and remifentanil or fentanyl for the first asleep phase was used in fourteen trials [20?3,26,27,37,39,44?6,51,56,60].PLOS ONE | DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0156448 May 26,6 /Table 1. Study characteristics.Recruitment period Different AC groups? Aim /endpoint NK Conscious sedation during AC using “ketofol” infusion mixture in 1:1 ratio was safe and efficient with minor haemodynamic and respiratory events and rapid smooth recovery profile. AC is a relatively safe procedure with minimal morbidity and does not require a sophisticated technology. Compared to GA, tumour excision in eloquent areas is safer with AC. Gross total resection was achieved in 66 and only one patient experienced permanent neurological dysfunction postoperatively. AC was well tolerated and implied several advantages. AC was well tolerated with low pain and anxiety levels. Female and younger patients experience higher anxiety levels. Discomfort resulted from head fixation or positioning on the operating table. Broca area was identified in 15 patients, in all cases by counting arrest and in 12 cases by naming arrest. This approach allows a systematic evaluation of language function status during AC, even when a neuropsychologist or speech therapist is not involved in the operation crew. AC was performed safely and reliable without ECoG. There was a low rate of intraoperative seizures, even in patients with intractable seizure history. In all 17 patients the naso-pharyngeal tube was easy to place and well tolerated. During the awake period no excess sedation, lack of cooperation, or hypoxia was recorded. To describe the experience in 67 consecutive ACs for the excision of tumours located in or around eloquent areas, regarding intraoperative and postoperative deficits. AC with electro cortical stimulation for eloquent area tumours enables removal of a large tumour volume with good functional outcome. There were no anaesthesiological complications and intraoperative seizures were successfully ceased with cold saline irrigation and anticonvulsants. To elucidate the efficacy and safety of a mixture of lidocaine and ropivacaine for scalp nerve block. Mixture of lidocaine and ropivacaine for scalp nerve blocks in AC is safe and effective. Despite large amounts of the two administered local anaesthetics, the blood level remained under half of the known toxic level for both of them. No To assess if BIS monitoring shortens patient awakening and predicts recovery of consciousness in order to establish reliable brain mapping. Higher BIS values are associated with shorter awakening times during asleep-awake craniotomies. The return of BIS values to pre-induction values was associated with patient capability to perform intraoperative language testing. 28 No To evaluate the clinical efficiency of a mixture of ketamine and propofol called “ketofol”based sedation procedure for AC. Sample S.